1 Thessalonians 2:6

King James Version (KJV)

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

Translations

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - Amplified Bible

Nor did we seek to extract praise {and} honor {and} glory from men, either from you or from anyone else, though we might have asserted our authority [stood on our dignity and claimed honor] as apostles (special missionaries) of Christ (the Messiah).

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - American Standard Version

nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - Bible in Basic English

Or looking for glory from men, from you or from others, when we might have made ourselves a care to you as Apostles of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - Darby Bible

nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ`s apostles;

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - English Standard Version

Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - King James Version

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - La Biblia de las Americas

ni buscando gloria de los hombres, ni de vosotros ni de otros, aunque como apòstoles de Cristo hubiéramos podido imponer nuestra autoridad.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - The Message

Even though we had some standing as Christ’s apostles, we never threw our weight around or tried to come across as important, with you or anyone else. We weren’t aloof with you. We took you just as you were. We were never patronizing, never condescending, but we cared for you the way a mother cares for her children. We loved you dearly. Not content to just pass on the Message, we wanted to give you our hearts. And we did.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - New American Standard Bible

nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we might have asserted our authority.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Tampoco buscamos gloria de los hombres, ni de ustedes ni de otros, aunque como apòstoles de Cristo hubiéramos podido imponer nuestra autoridad.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - World English Bible

nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - Young's Living Translation

nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ`s apostles.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - Additional Comments

If Paul had been selfish in his labors, he probably could have been successful, because of his position. People can be seemingly successful because of position, personality, power, etc., but in reality it means little unless it is done to please God.

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